Internal Audit Manager

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets.The Role? The Internal Audit Manager reports to the Director of Internal Audit and has the responsibility to lead audits and test financial, compliance and operational controls across the organization. There will be three team members reporting to this position (2 internal auditors and 1 intern).Who WE are? In Global Finance Services we thrive to embrace differences making sure everyone feels heard and valued. We believe that a rich tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, nationalities, and perspectives fuels innovation. We offer flexible career paths tailored to your strengths and aspirations. Our culture recognizes and supports everyone’s individual journey, fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone succeeds though a collaborative environment. As a result, for the past 3 years H.B. Fuller has been recognized as one of the 'Best Companies to Work For' by Exame magazine.Why join H.B. Fuller? Are you a natural leader who enjoys shaping and executing strategies to achieve process optimization, automation, and excellence? Would you like to be part of a collaborative and dynamic team that has grown by more than 50% in the past 5 years?  Do you relate with the saying: Do it right the first time? So do WE! Join us on our journey and play a pivotal role on our Global Finance Services team as we drive initiatives supporting our organization’s global strategic priorities.What will YOU do? Actively support the Internal Audit Director in developing and executing a risk-based SOX testing plan.Perform controls testing for several HB Fuller regions as planned and according to the requirements of H.B. Fuller’s SOX control framework.Lead and support internal audits in line with the annual audit plan, assessing the effectiveness of financial, compliance and operational controls.Manage, coach, and develop staff auditors and interns. Review direct reports' work and provide direct feedback regarding their day-to-day tasks and general performance.Represent the internal audit organization when holding discussions with operating personnel to verify apparent process gaps, understand the root causes and jointly develop remediation plans.Develop and maintain productive relationships with business segment staff and management to support value-added initiatives.Participate in special projects as needed, including driving continuous improvement initiatives, such as our evolving use of data analytics and other audit process updates.Travel up to 25%.Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.5+ years’ experience in financial and/or operational auditing in a manufacturing environment (including SOX 404 requirements).Must be in the process of or open to completing a certification (i.e., CPA, CMA, or CIA certification).A solid understanding of process and controls (i.e., general ledger accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, cycle counting, pricing, MRP, etc.)Must possess excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, in English.Team management experience, directly or indirectly.Able to travel up to 25%, including international (Europe, Asia, North America, and Latin America)Preferred Requirements: Completed CPA, CMA, CIA, MBA or similar advanced degreeBig 4 Public Accounting firm experienceMultiple languagesWork experience across multiple regions / cultures